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Not that long ago, the Republican Party had a presidential nominee who supported action to combat global warming. Above, candidate Sen. John McCain of Arizona talks about the issue in 2008 in North Bend, Wash., (flanked by former Washington Gov. Dan Evans). Polls show that many Republicans support climate action.

Not that long ago, the Republican Party had a presidential nominee with policies to combat global warming. (Sen. John McCain in 2008, above.) Trump and the Republican-led Congress aren't showing much interest in climate change, but the idea of a carbon tax is still percolating – and conservatives who back it symbolize a climate-action wing of the GOP that may be growing. // Zack Colman

The House and Senate voted to revoke an 11th-hour Obama administration rule on stream protection, paving the way for a Trump signature. The mining industry is hailing the move as confirmation the president will make good on his campaign promise to 'bring the coal industry back 100 percent.' // David Iaconangelo

The US Army is seeking a proposal for biodegradable ammunition that will not corrode and pollute soil and water. In fact, the goal is for the training bullets to contain plant seeds that can sprout right out of the spent rounds. // Charlie Wood

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“We know we’re still having some [water pollution] issues. It’s a lot better than it was, but is that good enough? Our intent is to continue.” // Bruce Mowry, Miami Beach Engineer, as reported by The Miami Herald